Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Eileen's Best Banana Bread

When life gives you speckled bananas, there's nothing to do but make some bread. Specifically, some heart healthy banana bread. I haven't been at home very much these last several days and these babies definitely got a bit past the "flecked with brown and have a golden hue" stage. I was needing some comfort food last night, and banana bread fit the bill.

Why heart healthy? I'm blogging from the hospital ICU waiting room these days. I took hubby to the Emergency Room last week (right after the Hachis Parmentier, I might add) where it was determined that he was having a heart attack and would need major intervention. Monday morning he was in surgery having a very talented man- to whom I will forever be thankful- bypass a few five badly blocked coronary arteries. He's all fixed up now, but groggy, sore and anxious to feel better.

No butter or eggs in this banana bread, but still it was tender, moist and delicious. It was just sweet enough and full of chopped walnuts giving each bite a wonderful depth of flavor. I used this Cooking Light recipe containing ground flaxseed which adds heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I think we'll be eating a lot more of those in the future. :)

32 comments:

I'm so glad to hear the surgery went well and your husband is on his way to recovery! :o) I love cooking light recipes and have used many of them throughout the years. If you have to eat more healthful, this is definitely the way to go and this is one great looking banana bread!

Such a scary experience, I'm so glad they fixed him up and hopefully he is feeling better. I agree that speckled bananas are the path to delicious homemade bread, at least for me:) I'm happy to try a healthier version as well, I think we could all use less fat in our diets.

I'm so happy that your husband is doing better. What a terrifying experience. My prayers and thoughts are with you both. During difficult times, baking is so therapeutic. Your banana bread looks delicious, but more importantly, I'm glad that it gave you some comfort!

What great banana bread recipe; I looks so healthy. Best wishes for your husband. I'm sure they must have told you it will be a long difficult time for a little while, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I went through emergency bypass surgery a few years ago and it is not an easy road. But it will all be good at the end.Sending you hugs,Rita

Glad to know that your husband is on the road to recovery. Will include him in my prayers for a super speedy recovery. Please do take care of yourself too, I know how tired it is to take care of another person who is unwell. A great way to relax would definitely be having a slice of your yummy banana bread with a cup of hot tea, with your favourite song on!

Oh, I love banana bread and this looks like a perfect one! I have a recipe of my own, but I'm looking to change it up, and I think this will be just the thing. Wishing the absolute best for you, your family and your husband as he recovers.

So glad to hear that the surgery went well and hubby is doing well. How scary. I would probably have to change my cooking if that happened as we aren't too health conscious around here. Hope he recovers quickly.

Great healthy recipe for banana bread. After all the Halloween candy I've been snagging from the bowl for the trick-or-treaters, this would be a good snack.Glad to hear your hubby is doing well and hoping for a quick recovery...

That photo of your banana bread makes me eager to make some right away! If you're looking for other yummy recipes, here's a link to a great collection I found: http://www.recipelion.com/Quick-Bread-Recipes/10-Moist-Banana-Bread-Recipes-And-Baking-Tips